INEC Launches Recruitment for 2027 Election Staff

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opened its online recruitment portal on October 2, 2026, for Nigerians interested in temporary positions during the 2027 elections. The portal will close at midnight on September 18, 2026.

INEC is recruiting for five categories of ad hoc roles: Supervisory Presiding Officers, Registration Area Centre Managers, Registration Area Technical Support personnel, Presiding Officers, and Assistant Presiding Officers. Each position has distinct qualification requirements, and applicants are encouraged to review these before applying.

Eligible candidates include members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), tertiary institution students, and qualified public servants, provided they meet specific conditions. INEC emphasized that applicants must reside in the state they select and that registered political party members or those who support any candidate will not be considered.

The commission warned against fraudulent recruitment claims and stated that its official platform is the only legitimate application channel.